Helmsburg, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Helmsburg, Indiana had a total population of 387, the 565th largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 2.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Helmsburg Quick Facts
How Helmsburg Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 322 | 387 | +20.2% |
| Median home value | $86,000 | $89,700 | +4.3% |
How Helmsburg Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Helmsburg Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Helmsburg
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star City | 386 | N/A | N/A | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Liberty Center | 389 | $85,305 | $63,800 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nyona Lake | 389 | N/A | N/A | 22.6% | 54.0% |
| Wilkinson | 385 | $81,250 | $133,700 | 13.2% | 4.7% |
| Advance | 390 | $64,500 | $164,500 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 387, Helmsburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Helmsburg is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 387. It ranks as the 565th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Helmsburg is 61.1 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Helmsburg. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Helmsburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $89,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $218,200. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Helmsburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.9% of all residents.
Education
2.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Helmsburg, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Helmsburg, Indiana?
Helmsburg, Indiana has a population of 387 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Helmsburg, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Helmsburg — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Helmsburg, IN?
The ACS sample for Helmsburg recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Helmsburg, Indiana?
Helmsburg's population is 97.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Helmsburg, IN?
The median home value in Helmsburg is $89,700.
How educated is Helmsburg, Indiana?
2.8% of adults (25+) in Helmsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.